Alexandria, MN – Melvin Donald Lamar Jr., 55, longtime resident of Alexandria, MN and formerly of Racine, passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN on Thursday, September 15, 2011.

Melvin was born in Racine, WI on May 22, 1956. Following high school, he went on to attend University of Wisconsin – Parkside before moving to Minnesota at age 25.

During his career, he was employed at Viking Plaza in Alexandria.  Among his interests, he was an avid fisherman; enjoyed socializing with friends – especially over a cup of coffee; listening to music of the 1960's and 70's; and was a phenomenal cook. Above all, Melvin loved being in the surroundings of his entire family and extensive circle of friends.

Surviving are his mother, Nora (Ron) Soens (nee: Torosian) of Racine, WI; father, Melvin D. Lamar Sr. of Osakis, MN; brothers and sisters, Bruce (Sherryl Koep) Lamar, Jamie Stuart, Gail Lamar-Paricka, Lisa (Jim) Spodick, Jill (Rob) Moebius, Craig Lamar and Bobbie Jean (Kamran) Pahlavan; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention all by name.

Melvin was preceded in death by his grandparents; Azar and Manam Torosian; Donald and Gunda Lamar; and brother-in-law, Paul Paricka.

Funeral services will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 11 am with Rev. John Fleming officiating. Interment will follow   in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 5-7 pm and on Friday from 10-11 am.